Sweet and Sour Noodles

Yield(s): Serves 4 >< 10 m prep time ><10 m cook time

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter or sesame oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 to 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin or pineapple juice
9 ounces lo mein, spaghetti, or linguine noodles, cooked
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add butter. Once melted add in the bell pepper, onion, ginger, sauteeing until slightly cooked and a little golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add in garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add in ketchup, soy sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, and mirin, stirring to combine.

Let the sauce simmer until it reduces and thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add in the noodles, tossing to combine.

Season with salt and pepper, garnish with sesame seeds, serve and enjoy!